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Integrating Textual Evidence + Effective Use of Evidence in Writing
Integrating Textual Evidence + Effective Use of Evidence in Writing
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1
In a strong rhetorical analysis paragraph, what should come right
after
the quote?
Concluding sentence.
The next paragraph.
Another quote.
Commentary and explanation.
2
What happens if you drop a quote into your paragraph with no context?
It adds suspense.
It blends in automatically
It feels awkward and out of place—like Dagmar with no intro.
It sounds smooth and natural.
3
What’s the purpose of trimming words like “our conviction is that” from Chavez’s quote?
It avoids unclear pronouns and keeps the focus on the key moral claim.
You’re not allowed to use first person.
It makes your writing sound fancier
It shortens the quote to one sentence.
4
What’s the difference between concrete and abstract ideas in rhetorical analysis?
Concrete = what the author says; abstract = a broader rhetorical concept.
There is no difference
Concrete = author's idea; abstract = reader’s opinion.
Concrete is made of rock; abstract is made of air.
5
Which of the following is a major rule when integrating quotes into your writing?
Don't drop quotes without context or explanation.
Always start with the phrase “In the text it says”
Use at least two quotes per paragraph.
Never use quotation marks in topic sentences.
6
What’s a good question to ask when choosing a verb to introduce a quote?
What is the author doing with this information?
Would this sound cool if read out loud?
What does the author look like?
What font did the author use?
7
What is the
best
way to make a quote feel natural in your sentence?
Blend it into your own sentence.
Put it in quotation marks and bold it
Use it at the end with no explanation.
Add it as a separate sentence with no intro.
8
What does the tuna fish sandwich metaphor help explain?
Why you shouldn't eat lunch while writing.
Why we should avoid quoting poetry in analysis.
How to integrate quotes clearly and purposefully.
How to write a strong conclusion.
9
What part of a quote should you cut out before using it in your paragraph?
The first and last line only.
The most dramatic language.
Anything that doesn’t directly support your argument.
Every word that sounds repetitive.
10
What is one reason properly integrated quotes matter in synthesis writing?
They make your essay more dramatic.
They help show your ability to synthesize ideas effectively.
They increase your word count.
They allow you to avoid using your own analysis.
11
What should you always do before adding a quote into your writing?
Drop it into your paragraph without context.
Use the exact words without touching anthing.
Introduce it with context.
Make the quote as long as possible
12
According to the “tuna metaphor,” what should you remove from a quote before using it?
Every part that mentions God.
The first and last few words.
Anything that doesn’t directly support your argument.
Any emotional language.
13
Why is copying a long chunk of text into your paragraph usually a bad idea?
It makes your analysis harder to find.
It makes your essay look too smart.
It’s considered plagiarism.
It wastes space and your teacher’s time.
14
What is the overall goal when embedding textual evidence in your paragraph?
To thoughtfully support your analysis with connected, meaningful quotes.
To fill up space so you don’t have to write as much commentary
To copy exactly what the author said.
To make your writing look longer.
15
What does “Dagmar speaks (but not too much)” teach us about quoting?
Let the quote be the whole paragraph.
Quote everything the author says for accuracy.
Use long quotes to show you're smart.
Include only short, relevant parts of the quote.
16
Why should you avoid starting evidence with phrases like “in the text it says”?
It makes your writing sound too formal.
It’s acceptable in narrative writing but not in synthesis.
Texts can’t literally speak, and the phrase is vague.
It takes too long to type
17
Which skill will strong quote integration support beyond the AP exam?
Memorizing literary devices.
Writing academic papers in college.
Annotating literature.
Public speaking.
18
When integrating a quote, which of the following is your top priority?
Choosing the exact words that support your point.
Quoting the beginning and end of the paragraph.
Keeping the sentence long and impressive.
Showing that you memorized the whole quote.
19
Which of the following phrases is the best alternative to “Source A says”?
C. The writer explains . . .
D. Goldstein observes . . .
The author claims . . .
Source A expresses . . .
20
Why might you use brackets [ ] when embedding a quote?
To decorate the sentence
To change or clarify part of the quote without changing its meaning.
To highlight important words
D. To correct the author's grammar.
21
What is the primary purpose of a strong topic sentence?
To summarize the conclusion of the paragraph.
To quote an expert early in the paragraph.
To introduce the main idea and guide your evidence.
To grab the reader's attention with a hook.
22
What important detail was missing in the “bad” example of quote integration?
The paragraph didn’t include a transition sentence.
The source used too many long words.
The quotes were from fiction, not nonfiction.
The writer didn't explain the source’s credibility/connection to the topic.
23
What is the
best
reason to avoid beginning a sentence with a quote without any introduction?
It makes your writing sound more dramatic.
It makes the paragraph shorter.
It confuses readers and lacks context.
It shows you didn’t write the sentence yourself.
24
Why should you “drain” your quote before putting it in your paragraph?
To meet the word requirement.
To save time on word count.
To make your writing sound more casual.
To avoid confusing your reader with too much extra information.
25
Why should you keep your quotes short in synthesis writing?
To make your sentences shorter than the sources’.
To keep your voice dominant in the sentence.
So you can use more sources in fewer paragraphs.
To avoid plagiarism detection tools.
26
What is the main goal when integrating textual evidence into your writing?
Make the quote flow naturally with your own words.
Start and end every paragraph with a quote.
Use long quotes to fill space.
Make your quotes sound more poetic.
27
How can you connect your quote to your rhetorical analysis?
Use a phrase like “This quote is important.”
Explain how the concrete words reveal an abstract idea like a moral value.
Just say the author believes something.
Let the quote speak for itself
28
What is the purpose of using ellipses (…) in a quote?
To show emotion or pause.
To replace long words with shorter ones.
To make the quote look shorter.
To show that you've removed some words.
29
What part of the “tuna can” metaphor represents the actual quote you want to keep in your writing?
The water or oil.
The tuna.
The bread.
The sandwich wrapper.
30
Which of the following best describes a strong integration strategy?
Introduce, blend, and explain short quotes within your own sentence.
Insert full paragraphs from your sources.
List several quotes in a row, then explain them afterward.
Paraphrase every source and skip quoting entirely.
31
What is the maximum number of words recommended inside a quote in your writing?
25
15
10
5
32
What is one common mistake students make when integrating textual evidence?
Using MLA formatting incorrectly.
Overusing transition words.
Forgetting to include counterarguments.
Dropping quotes into their writing without explanation.
33
What does a well-integrated quote look like?
You can’t tell where your words end and the quote begins.
It starts with “quote” and ends with “end quote”.
The quote is bolded and underlined.
The quote stands alone in its own sentence.
34
Why is a quote like Dagmar at the party?
It makes the party boring.
It’s an outside voice that needs a proper introduction.
It talks too much.
It always brings snacks.
35
What is the benefit of combining quotes from multiple sources into one sentence?
It shows you can synthesize and strengthen your reasoning.
It helps you avoid analyzing any one quote too closely.
It makes your paragraph more casual and conversational.
It increases your word count.
36
Which punctuation is recommended when including an author’s credentials in your sentence?
Parentheses.
Dashes.
Quotation marks.
Dashes.
37
When should you include an author’s name in your sentence?
Anytime you quote more than once from a source.
Only if their name is hard to pronounce.
Only when their identity or credentials strengthen your argument.
Always, to show you've read the source.
38
In a well-integrated sentence, which of the following should do most of the work
Your own words.
The thesis statement.
The footnote or citation.
The quote.
39
Which phrase should you avoid when integrating evidence into your writing?
“This suggests…”
“One example is…”
“In the text it says…”
“The author implies…”
40
Why is it a problem if quotes are not introduced or explained?
It makes the paragraph look too long.
It shows a lack of synthesis and weakens your reasoning.
It shows that you understand the vocabulary in the text.
It proves that you didn’t plagiarize.
41
What should you always do
before
using a quote in your writing?
Ask if the author would be okay with it.
Cite the source.
Say “quote:”
Give background and explain what’s happening in the text.
42
According to the metaphor, what happens when you dump a full quote into your writing without trimming it?
Your sandwich is dry.
Your paragraph becomes a soggy mess .
Our analysis becomes stronger.
Your paragraph sounds more intelligent.
43
What happens when you “drop” quotes into your paragraph?
Your ideas become clearer and better supported.
Your writing sounds clunky and disconnected.
Your paragraph gets longer, which boosts your score.
Your writing becomes more creative and expressive.
